The sand is such a bright white that on sunny days you practically need sunglasses to look at the ground.

This massive water spout has been luring visitors for hundreds of years, some to their death.

Model Trains and Much More in Hamburg.

Single runway interrupted by a busy road that cuts across its middle.

Spanish architects used seized Muslim gravestones to rebuild parts of the fortress.

The highest peak in mainland Spain is said to be the final resting place of a Muslim king.

This charming candle shop has been in business since 1789.

This Industrial Age architectural and engineering gem helps visitors and residents alike traverse Lisbon, “The City of Seven Hills.”

At night, bats patrol this magnificent 18th-century space in search of book-eating pests.

An ancient and majestic fortress that played an integral role in Portugal's road to independence.

This unreal Portuguese palace looks as though it's made from a pile of different castles.

This eccentrically decorated palace is replete with grottoes, fountains, tunnels, and caves.

Elaborate tile work in this railway station tells the story of Portugal.

This restored Portuguese cafe may well be the most beautiful place in the world to grab a Big Mac.

The stunning interior of this Gothic church is covered in ornate gold details.

This historic observatory contains the world's oldest refracting lens telescope.